Publisher Nordic Games has confirmed that April 5th, 2013 will be the release date for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of their acclaimed shooter Painkiller: Hell and Damnation. The game was originally released for Windows PC in October of 2012.

The game can be played in both a single player mode as well as cooperative multi-player. The Painkiller series is known for its fast action and gigantic bosses, as players battle their way through ghoulish and evil minions of Hell. The price for Painkiller: Hell and Damnation will be set at $29.99 for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. Additionally a Collector's Edition of the game will be priced at $39.99.

The game is being developed by Polish studio The Farm 51 and is powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 3.

Demon and fiends will be set free for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on April 5th 2013

Nordic Games' spine tingling release of Painkiller Hell & Damnation will be available for PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 Entertainment System on April 5th 2013.

Originally released for Windows PC in October 2012, Painkiller Hell & Damnation is the goriest addition to the Painkiller franchise yet.

The game can be played in single player mode or co-operatively across four chapters and several multiplayer modes. A crusade of hellish action will be encountered along the way featuring a variety of devastating creatures born of pure evil.

"We have been working around the clock to bring the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game in line with the quality and standard of the PC game," says Reinhard Pollice, Production and Business Development Manager, Nordic Games. "There has been a slight delay so that the console communities can enjoy the fiendishly ghoulish experience that we know they want and deserve. In taking this additional time to add the final touches, we know that players will realise that the best things do come to those who wait!"

Painkiller Hell & Damnation will be available on April 5th 2013 as a Standard Edition priced EUR 29.99/USD 29.99/£ 24.99 on the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 Entertainment System from Microsoft and as a Collector's Edition priced EUR 39.99/USD 39.99/£ 34.99, respectively.

Painkiller Hell & Damnation offers adrenaline fuelled gameplay with its lightning-fast movements which enables skilful players to get into the heart of the fast-paced action, topped off with stunning enormo-boss fights.

Developed by Polish studio The Farm 51 and powered by Epic's world-renowned and highly-respected Unreal Engine 3, in stunning and painstakingly redrawn high definition.